Statue can't be removed from the base!

Lorrcan · 02-19-2024, 11:16 AM

I had a bloke turn up today to collect my P1 Aragorn, but the legs won't come off the stand. I used so much strength I'm worried it will break off at the ankle. It's truly a sword in the stone type situation. Any advice? The guy has made a long trip. Fortunately, he's spending a few days down here, so I have a bit of time to find a solution. I'd appreciate any suggestions.

67L88Stingray · 02-19-2024, 11:40 AM

Is there any gap at all between the bottom of the foot peg leg and the base?

Silas Loki · 02-19-2024, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Lorrcan

I had a bloke turn up today to collect my P1 Aragorn, but the legs won't come off the stand. I used so much strength I'm worried it will break off at the ankle. It's truly a sword in the stone type situation. Any advice? The guy has made a long trip. Fortunately, he's spending a few days down here, so I have a bit of time to find a solution. I'd appreciate any suggestions.

It sounds like the polystone has expanded over time, and created an interference fit between the peg and hole. Do you live in a hot environment? You could try placing the statue in a freezer for a few hours in an attempt to induce material shrinkage....but God only knows if this would work, or how long it might take.

Another option, might be to apply heat to the area directly, to soften the material so you can extract the peg from the hole. A blow dryer on full power might be enough.

eternalblue02 · 02-19-2024, 12:18 PM

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Another option, might be to apply heat to the area directly, to soften the material so you can extract the peg from the hole. A blow dryer on full power might be enough.

This right here. Don't put the end of the blower up against the statue. Give it about 5 minutes then the old shaka shaka very carefully. Keep applying the heat till it budges.

**SDguy** · 02-19-2024, 12:40 PM

Looking forward to reading how this turns out. I have a statue where the removable head is no longer removable....

eternalblue02 · 02-19-2024, 01:46 PM

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Looking forward to reading how this turns out. I have a statue where the removable head is no longer removable....

Years ago, I was going to sell Prime 1's Age of Extinction Optimus Prime Ultimate on eBay. I think it retailed over 2K at the time. I had the pictures done and was ready to box up and list. The legs seized inside the body keyholes from pressure and settling. I managed to get one leg out with an hour of tinkering. I almost had the second one out, but the force was so strong it split the solid polystone body almost in two. Unsalvageable, couldn't repair it, wouldn't even dream of selling it like that. In the trash it went. Even being careful sometimes isn't enough.

**IcedDog** · 02-19-2024, 01:50 PM

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Looking forward to reading how this turns out. I have a statue where the removable head is no longer removable....

Applying heat does sound like the best option at this point.

**SDguy** · 02-19-2024, 02:07 PM

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Years ago, I was going to sell Prime 1's Age of Extinction Optimus Prime Ultimate on eBay. I think it retailed over 2K at the time. I had the pictures done and was ready to box up and list. The legs seized inside the body keyholes from pressure and settling. I managed to get one leg out with an hour of tinkering. I almost had the second one out, but the force was so strong it split the solid polystone body almost in two. Unsalvageable, couldn't repair it, wouldn't even dream of selling it like that. In the trash it went. Even being careful sometimes isn't enough.

Yikes!! Looks like I'm never selling good ol' Grommash Hellscream

**IcedDog** · 02-19-2024, 02:18 PM

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In the trash it went. Even being careful sometimes isn't enough.

Damn, sorry to hear that!

Lorrcan · 02-19-2024, 02:22 PM

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Damn, sorry to hear that!

Thanks guys. I might try the hair dryer. I'm reluctant to use any more force. I don't want to let the guy down, but there's no point in losing the statue for nothing. It's been in a cold room for a few hours, but I can't imagine that will help much. I'll let everyone know the outcome, whatever happens...